Alcatraz History- Round 1

Only answer questions assigned to your group. You will find the information necessary on the "History of Alcatraz" website linked to the course homepage. You may NOT copy and paste. Each answer requires a 1-2 sentence response in your own words.

* Required

Group #
*

This is a required question

Period
*

1

2

This is a required question

1. Who first documented the existence of Alcatraz and what was their initial impression of the island and what it had to offer? What was the original name given to the island (with English Translation)?

Groups 1 & 6 ONLY

This is a required question

2. By 1847 who took an interest in developing Alcatraz Island? Describe the construction that took place on the island between 1853-1861.

Groups 1 & 6 ONLY

This is a required question

3. Why was Alcatraz converted into a prison in 1861? Who were the first inmates on Alcatraz?

Groups 2 & 7 ONLY

This is a required question

4. In what ways was the Great Depression connected to Alcatraz’s development into one of America’s most feared prisons?

Groups 2 & 7 ONLY

This is a required question

5. After reopening as a new US Federal Prison in 1934, what types of renovations were commissioned to enhance the security features of Alcatraz?

Groups 3 & 8 ONLY

This is a required question

6. In what ways were the privileges and freedoms of Alcatraz prisoners limited from the years of 1934-1948? Who was largely responsible for instituting these policies?

Groups 3 & 8 ONLY

This is a required question

7. In all, how many escapes from Alcatraz were attempted? How many individuals were involved in these attempts? What was the fate of the vast majority of those who attempted to escape Alcatraz?

Groups 4 & 9 ONLY

This is a required question

8. Who was involved in the most “famous escape attempt” in Alcatraz history? How did they attempt to carry out their escape? Were they successful in fleeing the island?

Groups 4 & 9 ONLY

This is a required question

9. Why was Alcatraz Federal Prison closed in 1963?

Groups 5 & 10 ONLY

This is a required question

From 1969-1971, who controlled and lived on the island of Alcatraz? Under what circumstances did this group eventually leave the island?